Fragrance comparison

Nuit Royale vs Asma

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Nuit Royale

Navitus Parfums · 2023

3.0617 votes

Rank #81,069 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Asma

Naseem

3.754 votes

Rank #64,587 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nuit Royale
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Asma
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nuit Royale2/4

Asma2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nuit Royale
Sillage & projection: Nuit Royale
Value for money: Asma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Asma

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Nuit RoyaleNavitus Parfums

AsmaNaseem

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

75%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate9

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNuit Royale

SillageNuit Royale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAsmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

oud100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronIncenseGeranium

Heart

Moroccan RoseAmberwoodRaspberry

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Siam BenzoinBirch Tar

Top

IncenseRaspberryRose

Heart

BirchAmberwoodLeather

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Saffron

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Amberwood and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex0

Women14

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#81,069

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAsmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Navitus Parfums Nuit Royale opens with a sharp burst of saffron and cool geranium before settling into Moroccan rose, tart raspberry, and smoky agarwood. Created by Bertrand Duchaufour, this resinous scent balances heavy Siam benzoin with birch tar leather notes. It suits cold winter evenings, formal gatherings, and d…

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Asma opens with smoky incense, tart raspberry and a touch of rose, then settles into a darker leather and amberwood core. The dry-down leans oud, saffron and warm spice, giving it a dense, slightly sweet Middle Eastern style. It reads more evening-friendly than casual, and the balance of smoke, leather and fruit may s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nuit Royale or Asma?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nuit Royale is rated 3.06/5 from 17 votes; Asma is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Nuit Royale for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Asma for a oud and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nuit Royale or Asma?

Nuit Royale lasts longest (Nuit Royale 83/100, Asma 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nuit Royale or Asma?

Nuit Royale projects furthest (Nuit Royale 79/100, Asma 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nuit Royale and Asma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Amberwood and Raspberry.

Is Nuit Royale or Asma better for summer or winter?

Nuit Royale suits daytime wear; Asma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nuit Royale and Asma?

Nuit Royale has top notes of Saffron, Incense and Geranium, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Amberwood and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Siam Benzoin and Birch Tar. Asma has top notes of Incense, Raspberry and Rose, heart notes of Birch, Amberwood and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.